Laurie4b Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 We've just had a major change in income (downward) and my 4 sons tend to like cereal bars/energy bars--whatever you want to call them--for something quick to grab on the way to class, but they are expensive. Do any of you make these kinds of quick -grab bars at home? There are no food allergies here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 these are our favourites. i switch up what i add. this morning, i added a cup of chocolate chips :) http://www.quakeroats.com/cooking-and-recipe/low-fat-chewy-fruitoatmeal-bars.aspx i don't have any other recipes, because these are just so good. hth, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I make granola bars with some frequency. This recipe never lets me down: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/homemade-granola-bars-recipe.html I just change the dried fruit to suit my needs. I also eliminate the added sugar. The dried fruit and honey makes them plenty sweet. I also make these coconut bars a lot: http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2012/5/23/chocolate-almond-coconut-bars http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2014/2/24/chocolate-coconut-bars -sometimes I add toasted almonds to them to make them like an almond joy bar. Muffins-lots of healthy muffins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 these are our favourites. i switch up what i add. this morning, i added a cup of chocolate chips :) http://www.quakeroats.com/cooking-and-recipe/low-fat-chewy-fruitoatmeal-bars.aspx i don't have any other recipes, because these are just so good. hth, ann Have you tried decreasing the sugar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Joyful Abode (the blog) has some really tasty options. Her regular chewy granola bars from a few years ago are a huge hit whenever I make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 No bake energy bites: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/ Protein peanut butter balls: http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/197331/high-protein-peanut-butter-balls (I've only made with vanilla protein powder) Peanut butter balls: http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/11328/easy-and-fun-peanut-butter-balls Alton Brown has a "power bar" type recipe that's good. His granola bar recipe is good too. I usually combine a few recipes with whatever random bits of stuff I have on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Make the baked oatmeal. It's cheap and awesome. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/490283-i-made-the-baked-oatmeal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Someone else posted about the Bosch cookbook energy bars maybe a year or so ago and our modified version of that has become a family favorite. Here's the basic recipe: http://bushnellgrapevine.blogspot.com/2009/02/breakfast-energy-bars-from-bosch.html Our changes: 3/4 c. brown sugar instead of 1 cup 1 t. vanilla instead of 1/2 t. 2 c. rice krispies instead of 1.5 cups 3/4 c. chocolate chips instead of 1 cup (and we omit the seeds, raisins, coconut because we have less exotic preferences!) COOK FOR ONLY 16 MINUTES INSTEAD OF 22! Ours are perfectly done at 16 minutes and would be extremely hard and crunchy at 22. This makes a cookie sheet of bars which I cut into 24 bars (divide by 6 on the short side and 4 on the long side of the cookie sheet). I stack them in a gallon ziploc bag and put them in the freezer. Lasts us about a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I made this recipe for oatmeal bars for ds. They are pretty sweet, you could easily cut down the sugar if you prefer. I'm currently working on a recipe for LCHF almond meal bars for me, but it's not there yet. Oatmeal barsBase:4 cups quick cook oats1 cup brown sugar, not packed1 ½ sticks butter, melted1 cup cinnamon applesauce (can use plain applesauce or any jam instead to vary the flavor)2 eggs, beatenAdd-ins (can be varied to suit your taste):1 cup coconut flakes½ cup chopped pecans½ cup dried blueberries, plumpedPreheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Pack tightly into a greased pan, about 1 inch deep. Bake 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 The March issue of Prevention magazine has this recipe for granola bars: http://www.prevention.com/food/cook/simple-recipes-mark-bittman?s=3 I made a gluten/dairy free version using Barbara's Rice Crisp cereal, Udi's GF granola, and Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut butter (a great alternative for those who can't have Nutella because of dairy!). I didn't have any dried fruit to add and they were still very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Chocolate chip cookie energy bars--no oil, natural sweeteners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 The March issue of Prevention magazine has this recipe for granola bars: http://www.prevention.com/food/cook/simple-recipes-mark-bittman?s=3 I made a gluten/dairy free version using Barbara's Rice Crisp cereal, Udi's GF granola, and Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut butter (a great alternative for those who can't have Nutella because of dairy!). I didn't have any dried fruit to add and they were still very good! Those look really good. I will have to give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Drooling here .... Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephF Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Homemade LaraBars: 1cup cashews 1cup pitted medjool dates 1/4 cup peanut butter 1tbl water Put all ingredients in food processor. I then roll them into little balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Have you tried decreasing the sugar? i should have said that. i just add the brown sugar and omit the granulated sugar. hth, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 No bake energy bites: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/ Protein peanut butter balls: http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/197331/high-protein-peanut-butter-balls (I've only made with vanilla protein powder) Peanut butter balls: http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/11328/easy-and-fun-peanut-butter-balls Alton Brown has a "power bar" type recipe that's good. His granola bar recipe is good too. I usually combine a few recipes with whatever random bits of stuff I have on hand. Thanks! I just made the first recipe. Can't wait for the kids to try them tomorrow. I may have to try out everyones recipes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I have made hemp protein bars many times, but I can't say that they taste like a traditional granola bar. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Thank you, everyone! We lost internet for a few days and I am just now getting back to this thread. Lots of yummy options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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